Swedish DefMin cites ‘productive’ talks with Peru on potential Gripen sale
Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson told Breaking Defense that up to 24 airframes are on the table.
As Peru seeks new fighter jets, global firms jockey for position
American, South Korean, French and Swedish plane-makers all appear to be courting Lima, while political instability complicates matters further.
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Meeting Zero Trust goals while maintaining information dominance
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South American nations add ‘upgrading air forces’ to 2025 resolutions
As several countries pursue new fighter jets, experts told Breaking Defense it’s more about avoiding obsolescence than a southern arms race.
With back-to-back deals in Peru, South Korea defense industry expands South American foothold
A new shipbuilding deal could be a test case that, if successful, could lead for years more work and millions more in deals for Seoul, in Peru and South America.
Unmanned ground vehicles face a rare market challenge in South America: Horses
To be clear, interest in developing UGVs in South America does exist, albeit in the early stages and in the face of daunting natural landscape.
South American militaries take aim at narco trafficking with new radars, exercises
Several nations are buying or installing new radars or sending new planes in the air in hopes of better tracking drug transshipments.
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How TAK gives the US military an advantage at the Edge
“Tactical operating system” for warfighters has evolved to provide more situational awareness of the battlefield.
Peruvian Navy sails forward with local shipyard SIMA
The construction of a second LPD highlights how SIMA, like several other South American shipyards, can now build more complex vessels, reducing the MGP’s reliance on international suppliers.
‘Major Milestone’ As Allies Join SPACECOM’s War Plan
"The hesitation to include allies in Olympic Defender was on our end as well," says Secure World Foundation's Brian Weeden. "National security space is sort of the last bastion of America's 'crown jewels'."